The 3-Step Brief Blueprint - Virtual 1-Hr Micro
Seats are limited and confirmation of attendance will be required in advance of the session.
A brief is more than just a document - it’s the strategic roadmap that guides the creative process. Whether the final output is a social post, commercial, digital campaign, convention display, or internal communications campaign, the foundation for success starts with a clear, focused, and inspiring brief.
A well-crafted brief dramatically increases the odds of campaign success. By aligning teams, minimizing frustration, and accelerating the creative process, a great brief can cut through the noise with clarity and precision that is essential for delivering impactful marketing.
What to Expect
This is an active learning session, not a lecture. Participants will engage in interactive exercises, explore real-world best practices, and apply proven techniques drawn from a variety of industries. Every tool and concept introduced has been tested in workplace settings, ensuring practical relevance over theory.
Additionally, participants will gain access to a 3-Step Brief Blueprint Toolkit - a set of simple yet powerful frameworks designed to drive strategic clarity, creative inspiration, and business results.
For those looking to go deeper, the ANA offers half-day, full-day, and multi-day workshops that can be customized for in-house training. For details, contact
training@ana.net.
Target Audience
This micro workshop is designed for marketers responsible for developing marketing communications - whether working with advertising agencies, internal creative teams, or external partners.
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- Welcome & Overview (5min)
- The Role of the Brief: Setting the North Star (5min)
- Step 1: Include the Right Brief Ingredients (15min)
- Step 2: The Hero of the Brief (Defining the Audience) (15min)
- Step 3: Calling the Hero to Action (The Benefit Promise) (15min)
- Closing - Activation (5min)
when
Start: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm
End: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00pm
WHERE
Registration Pricing
| Client-Side Tier | Platinum Tier | Gold Tier | Silver Tier | Nonmember | |||||
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| The 3-Step Brief Blueprint - Virtual 1-Hr Micro | Client-Side Tier $0 | Platinum Tier $0 | Gold Tier $49 | Silver Tier $99 | Nonmember $199 | ||||
Instructors
Mary Czarnecki
An influential speaker and consultant, Mary Czarnecki is a trusted advisor to professionals who want to make their message matter in an increasingly distracted world. She helps both teams and individuals use the art of storytelling for personal and professional success.
Leveraging her experience in marketing and strategy roles with Johnson & Johnson, WebMD, and Accenture, Mary now works with market-leading brands and business leaders, helping them break through the noise and tell their stories with confidence.
As a top-rated Faculty Instructor at the Association for National Advertisers, Mary has trained thousands of professionals on a wide range of topics, including brand storytelling, effective communication, and creative brief writing.
Mary is a Business Made Simple/StoryBrand Certified Coach and earned her MBA and Master of Environmental Management from Yale University and her BA from Princeton University. She’s the host of the Sticky Note Marketing Podcast, co-owner of The Joel Palmer House Restaurant, and resides in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
